43d ago
Aircraft crash

Eight killed as U.S. Air Force B-52 crashes in California

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said.

43d ago
View from Afghanistan

UN extends Afghanistan mission until June 2027

The United Nations Security Council unanimously extended the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 June 2027 in New York on Monday, preserving its humanitarian, rights and political work.

43d ago
Wrap-Up

World Cup: Ivory Coast stun Ecuador as Spain are held by Cape Verde

The FIFA World Cup 2026 produced drama and surprises on 14-15 June, with Iran fighting back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand, Ivory Coast scoring a stoppage-time winner over Ecuador, Sweden thrashing Tunisia 5-1, and debutants Cape Verde holding Spain to a goalless draw.

43d ago
Russia-Ukraine

G7 leaders agree Russia isn't winning in Ukraine - Zelenskyy

G7 leaders agreed that Russia is not winning its war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after addressing them at their summit in France, during which they discussed possible additional sanctions on Moscow. 

44d ago
View from Pakistan

Pakistan hails U.S.-Iran peace deal as victory for diplomacy

Pakistan's political leadership on Monday welcomed a breakthrough agreement between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending more than three months of conflict, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif describing it as a major diplomatic success and a victory for peace.

44d ago
U.S.-Iran

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger

The European Central Bank (ECB) welcomed news of a preliminary ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran on Monday, as hopes of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices lower and reduced expectations of further interest rate rises in the eurozone.

44d ago
Israel-Lebanon

Lebanon sees fragile calm after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Fighting in southern Lebanon eased on Monday after a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of regional conflict was announced, although uncertainty remained over how the deal would be implemented on the ground.